Lead Software Engineer, Displays & Controls - Lunar Permanence

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

Come help us land on the moon! Our team crafts the software that will drive the cockpit displays of a crewed lunar lander. This includes embedded software to show the vehicle and navigation data, as well as the tools used to create and support that software. 

We are fiercely dedicated to writing code that is simple, fast, and above all, verifiably safe. You will work directly with pilots, human-factors experts, designers, and a variety of other specialists. We are looking for coders to join the team that are strong collaborators and solid communicators – people who can lend their technical expertise, talent and passion to help return humans to the moon. 

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 3% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, test, and deploy human-rated flight software in C++.
• Create Software Development and Test plans.
• Develop software components for use in Real Time Operating Systems.
• Deeply understand the safety-critical software development and certification process.
• Work with systems engineering and safety teams to author verification and certification plans.
• Develop software requirements in coordination with customers, systems engineers, and subsystem owners.
• Work with flight software people, subsystem teams, pilots, and human-interface experts to develop best-in-class piloting and data displays.
• Document software architecture and design using UML.
• Identify, track and reduce technical and schedule risks.
• Perform trade studies on software tools, architecture, and implementation.
• Define and champion software development best practices and participate in code reviews.
• Support roadmap and schedule to meet team and company objectives.
• Mentor, train, and collaborate with engineers of all levels.
• Communicate and promote the capabilities and needs of the displays & controls software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of software development experience including 5+ years of leadership and 5+ years development software for spacecraft.
• Expertise in C++ object-oriented design, development, and debugging.
• Experience with software development for human spaceflight.
• Strong communication skills with program and executive leadership.
• Expertise developing graphical UI applications for safety-critical environments.
• Strong experience working with safety-critical standards (e.g. NPR 7150.2, DO-178).
• Experience with VxWorks or other RTOSs.
• Experience with OpenGL or other graphics APIs.
• Experience with robust time and space partitioning.
• Experience with full lifecycle development, including gathering requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, and release.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NASA cFS.
• Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $170,805.00-$239,127.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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